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CVE-2011-3215

The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.2 does not properly prevent FireWire DM...

Low CVSS 2.1

Overview

The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.2 does not properly prevent FireWire DMA in the absence of a login, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and discover a password by making a DMA request in the (1) loginwindow, (2) boot, or (3) shutdown state.

CWE: CWE-264 Published: 2011-10-14T10:55:08.510
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟢 LOW.

  • CVSS: 2.1 (LOW)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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